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Man Arrested 4th Time for DWI after Driving Semi-Truck through Shopping Center

Post Date:09/13/2018 3:04 PM

Odessa Police arrested Jeffrey Glenn Sprowl, date of birth 09/25/1961, on 9-13-18 at approximately 0252 hours for Driving While Intoxicated 3rd or More “3rd Degree Felony”. Officers responded to 1350 East 8th Street (Albertsons) in reference to a subject that was possibly intoxicated on a substance other than alcohol.

Upon arrival, officers observed a semi-truck in the parking lot with the engine running and headlights on. The driver of the listed vehicle, identified as Sprowl, had a strong odor of an alcoholic beverage coming from his breath. A witness reported that they had observed Sprowl driving the listed vehicle through the parking lot.

Sprowl failed field sobriety tests and was placed into custody for driving while intoxicated. Investigation revealed that Sprowl had three prior convictions for driving while intoxicated. Based on the facts and circumstances presented during the investigation, Sprowl was charged and arrested accordingly and transported to the ECLEC.